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25 years ago, a Joe Louis bloodbath helped propel the Detroit Red Wings into a glorious era
In the summer of 1996, I took my son, Marc, on a coast-to-coast tour of college campuses so he could choose a school. By chance, we crossed paths with a prediction for a hockey explosion that would launch a championship era for the Detroit Red Wings. We lived on the East Coast then, but Marc…
Best Painting Companies in Sacramento: Top Rated Contractors
Residential and commercial properties will need repairing from time to time. This act can keep the aesthetics of the structure intact. Repainting can also stop certain building materials from deteriorating too fast. To repaint, you’ll need to find a professional painting company that you can rely on. One of the top searches daily online shows”…
Detroit’s ‘d.Tree Studio’ exhibit transforms dying trees into intricate works of art
Back in 2018, the Charles H. Wright Museum noticed three dying Zelkova trees on its campus. Instead of cutting them down and sending them to a landfill, students at Detroit’s College for Creative studies used them to make everything from abstract art to a fully-functioning record player. The repurposed art is now on display as…
Oakland Mall’s new owner takes to TikTok to fill vacant storefronts
Depending on who you ask, some might say malls are a thing of the past — an ancient shell to remind us of days that are long gone thanks to the development of online shopping. Oakland Mall’s new owner is hoping to change all of that. At a news conference, Mario Kiezi, a 31-year-old real…
Checking in with Detroit emcee Pariis Noel
Rapper Royce da 5’9”’s Heaven Studios is bustling with the kind of energy you would expect on a Friday night. There’s producers and engineers behind the boards in the control room, and artists in and out the vocal booth. In a separate room, the emcee known as Pariis Noel is sitting on a set of…
The Ann Arbor Hash Bash is officially back in-person this weekend
After two years of online celebrations, the Hash Bash is officially back on the Diag at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Crowds of pot-smoking enthusiasts and advocates will gather at high noon on Saturday, April 2 for the 50th annual gathering. While a group of rogue attendees showed up for an unsanctioned Hash…
Nick Waterhouse talks Motown influences ahead of intimate gigs at Detroit’s Willis Show Bar
California-based performer Nick Waterhouse has been making records in his brand of old-school 1950s- and ’60s-inspired rock and soul for a decade, but he insists he’s no throwback act. He first started making music in San Francisco, where he worked at a record shop. At a time when music industry forces were pressuring artists to…
Stench from Jeep plant in Detroit prompts fourth air quality violation
State environmental regulators issued a fourth air quality violation notice for the nauseating stench wafting from Stellantis’ year-old Jeep Assembly Plant on Detroit’s east side. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) said an air-quality inspector detected “objectionable” odors on March 22 that constitute an “unusual interference with the comfortable enjoyment of…
Best Gold IRA Companies
*We may receive a referral fee from some of the companies featured in this article. This is not a financial advice article. Refer to a professional for financial advice. Gold-based IRAs can help protect your retirement account from market volatility and inflation. A gold IRA is a retirement account that you can use to invest…
jessica Care moore’s ‘Daughters of Betty’ jams to a sold-out crowd at Detroit’s Charles H. Wright
“I hope you stay uncomfortable for the next two hours,” Detroit’s jessica Care moore says to a packed auditorium at the Charles H. Wright Museum on Saturday night. Her voice is matter-of-fact and from the heart, as she stands on stage with feathered wings and a bedazzled hoop skirt. The Detroit poet is the founder…
A new petition to decriminalize natural psychedelics in Michigan is approved to collect signatures
Michigan could be one step closer to decriminalizing the natural plants and mushrooms, aka psychedelics. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has approved the Michigan Initiative for Community Healing for collecting signatures in order to get the psychedelic initiative on the November ballot. Related The ballot measure would decriminalize the possession of mushrooms and natural…
Allen Iverson visits Michigan to promote line of cannabis products
One-time Detroit Pistons player Allen Iverson was in town this past weekend to promote a new line of cannabis products only being sold in Michigan. The cannabis strain simply titled “Iverson” is a cross between F1 Durban, Gushers, and Runtz. The former NBA player made short trips to five dispensaries — Bazonzoes Provisioning Center in…
NFL announces Detroit will host 2024 NFL Draft
When it comes to football in Detroit, there’s not a lot to cheer about. But on Monday, the NFL announced some big news: Detroit will host the coveted 2024 draft. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called it “a huge win for Detroiters and football fans across the state of Michigan.” “It will inject energy into our economy,…
Controversial comedian Joe Rogan is coming to Detroit’s Fox Theatre in May
Podcast host, UFC commentator, and stand-up comedian Joe Rogan is bringing his “The Scared Clown Tour” to Detroit’s Fox Theatre on May 20. Tickets start at $40 and will go on sale Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and 313Presents. In a press release, Rogan has been described as “One of the most…
Lucido under investigation for alleged sexual harassment at Macomb Co. office
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido, who faced numerous credible allegations of sexual harassment while serving in the state Senate, is now the subject of another claim — this time from at least one employee in his new office. WXYZ-TV confirmed Thursday that the Macomb County government has hired a law firm to investigate “complaints alleging…
Early frontrunner John Conyers III announces bid for Congress in Michigan’s new 13th District
John Conyers III, the 31-year-old son of the late U.S. Rep. John Conyers, is the latest big name to join a crowded field of Democrats running for Congress in Michigan’s newly drawn 13th District. Conyers is at least the ninth Democrat to announce his candidacy so far for the seat that covers much of Detroit,…
Comedian Bill Maher is heading to Detroit’s Fox Theatre in October
Controversial talk show host Bill Maher is bringing his no-holds-barred brand of politically-infused comedy to the Motor City. The host of HBO’s long-running Real Time with Bill Maher show will perform a stand-up set at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Detroit’s Fox Theatre. Tickets start at $39.50 and go on sale at 10…
Renovations at Pontiac’s Elektricity venue mix the old with the new
After closing down its main room for about a month starting in February, Pontiac’s Elektricity nightclub reopened last weekend with some big changes. Those include upgrades to its lighting systems, as well as its bathrooms and roof. But one of the most striking changes is a matter of subtraction, not addition. Tom Pattyn, the club’s…
A breadless sandwich shop, Camp Cannabis, and an iconic hockey fight: The top 10 Metro Times headlines of the week
This week our readers reminisced with us, as a lot of them checked out our cover story for the 25th anniversary of a massive hockey brawl between the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche. It may be a surprise to some others (*cough* New York *cough*), but Detroiters love their pizza, and our readers…
Motown Museum is seeking new hires, hosting job fair
Berry Gordy built Motown Records in a little house on Detroit’s west side. For many of us born in Gen X and later, we’ve only heard stories about the iconic building and can only dare to dream what it was like to see Diana Ross, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and other artists working at Hitsville,…
‘Highly pathogenic’ bird flu found in Macomb County, marking second Michigan case since February
A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in domestic birds in Macomb County, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Friday. It’s the second case of the contagious and lethal strain of bird flu found in domestic birds in the state. The first was detected in a non-commercial backyard flock in Kalamazoo…
Friends of the Main Art plans rally to protest demolition of Royal Oak’s long-standing indie theater
The Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak has sat vacant since June of 2021, when it announced it had shuttered its doors for good following a landlord dispute. Local non-profit Friends of the Main Art has been rallying to re-open it ever since, but cries to restore the beloved theatre are now being derailed by…
Michigan Supreme Court strikes down lawsuit that claimed GOP bias in state House map
The Michigan Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit that argued the newly drawn state House districts give Republicans an unfair advantage. The lawsuit, filed by a group of voting rights advocates in February, asked the Michigan Supreme Court to order the commission to redraw the maps and make them fairer to Democrats. In a 5-2 decision,…
Michigan groups seek to break stigma around young parenting
It is Michigan Young Parent Awareness Day, and groups are spotlighting efforts to support expectant and parenting young people, both in taking care of their kids, and achieving their personal goals. Research shows fewer than half of teen mothers get a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and just 2% of those who graduate from…
Michigan municipalities to get $42.2 million from adult-use marijuana taxes
The Michigan Department of Treasury says it will distribute more than $42.2 million next week to 163 municipalities and counties thanks to taxes collected from the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. In a press release, the department says that comes out to more than $56,400 for every licensed retail store and microbusiness located…
Democrats call on AG’s Office to investigate Shelby Township police over handling of protesters
The Michigan Democratic Party will consider a resolution that calls on the state’s Attorney General’s Office to investigate Shelby Township Police Department for its handling of nonviolent protestors. The resolution was recently approved by Democrats at their conventions in the 9th and 10 districts. The state party will vote on the resolution at its convention…
Detroit’s Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers is back this Friday
All human life is a story intertwined with love, loss, happiness, triumph, and despair. Nothing shines a light on those universal human experiences more than a night of the Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers. Well, the secret’s out. After a two-year hiatus (let’s just pretend the past two years didn’t happen), the fabled evening of…
Tensions flare over Detroit ordinance to provide lower-income tenants with free legal representation
Detroit City Council is considering a measure that would provide lower-income residents with free legal representation when facing eviction. But Mayor Mike Duggan’s top attorney called the proposed ordinance “horrifying” and “unconstitutional,” and was ordered to leave the council table at a committee meeting after disrupting the hearing Thursday morning. At issue is a city…
Aretha Franklin Amphitheater announces lineup for 2022 Wednesday Jazzy Nights series
There’s nothing like a summer night of live music at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater in Detroit (formerly known as Chene Park). Well, the lineup for the 2022 Wednesday night concert series at the outdoor venue was released Wednesday, and this year it’s being expanded to 14 weeks. The Jazzy Night concert series at the Aretha…
Single-payer healthcare bill to be introduced in Michigan House
A soon-to-be-introduced bill in the Michigan House proposes a government-run, single-payer health care system that would cover dental, mental health, vision, and all other physical needs. The bill, co-signed by 12 representatives, was drafted by Democratic floor leader Yousef Rabhi, who on Wednesday announced the proposal for a MiCare at a State Capitol press conference.…
Hazel Park gets Michigan’s first official cannabis consumption lounge
An events space in Hazel Park says it has officially become Michigan’s first licensed cannabis consumption lounge — a place where patrons can legally smoke or otherwise imbibe in the sweet leaf. The space is owned by Trucenta, a company that also runs Hazel Park’s Breeze dispensary. It says it plans to open for private…
Former rivals Darren McCarty and Claude Lemieux will relive their infamous 1997 fight at a Royal Oak watch party
For hockey fans, March 26, 1997 is a date that will live in infamy. That’s the day Red Wings player Darren McCarty got his revenge on Colorado Avalanche player Claude Lemieux for maiming fellow Wing Kris Draper in an earlier game — and ignited a massive, multi-player brawl that is still talked about to this…
48Hours in…Detroit theatre festival returns this weekend with Sunday performance
Creating a play from scratch within 48 hours is no small feat. But participants of this weekend’s “48Hours in…Detroit” play festival are up for the challenge. Six playwrights, six directors, and 18 actors will gather on Friday to write a play, rehearse it, and perform it by Sunday evening. The group will create six 10-minute…
Detroit City Council votes to increase recreational marijuana dispensaries, but new ordinance is delayed again
The Detroit City Council is holding yet another public hearing on its ordinance to allow recreational marijuana businesses to open, after voting Tuesday to increase the total number of dispensary licenses available from 76 to 100. Council members are required to hold another hearing with a public comment period since they made a significant amendment…
Hazel Park becomes third Michigan city to decriminalize natural psychedelics
Hazel Park City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms and other entheogenic plants. The resolution defines entheogenic plants as “plants, fungi, and natural materials that can benefit psychological and physical wellness, support and enhance religious and spiritual practices, and can reestablish human’s inalienable and direct relationship to nature.” They include psychedelic mushrooms, peyote,…
Jenenne Whitfield of Detroit’s Heidelberg Project stepping down
Jenenne Whitfield, the president and CEO and Detroit’s Heidelberg Project, has stepped down, the arts organization announced Wednesday. She’s now headed to the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore to serve as its new director. But Whitfield, who is also married to Heidelberg Project founder Tyree Guyton, says she will still be involved with the…
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Make renewable energy part of the defense budget
“America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world. The best way to break this addiction is through technology.” Before I tell you who said that and when, I want to explain why I’m sharing it. At the time I wrote this column, it had been more than a…
Detroit’s Metropolitan Bar & Kitchen is quite the variety store
Why do we go out to eat? Don’t feel like cooking, save time, good place to meet friends without having to tidy the living room. But surely one of the best reasons is to eat food you’re never going to go to the trouble to make yourself. If you are paying a premium over homemade…
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson defended some bad people. Republicans think that should keep her off the Supreme Court.
According to Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson — President Joe Biden’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court — has a soft spot for pedophiles. More specifically, she has “a pattern of letting child porn offenders off the hook for their appalling crimes,” Hawley wrote on Twitter. This claim collapses upon even cursory…
A Studio 54 icon, a Betty Davis tribute, a fundraiser for Ukraine, and more things to do in Detroit this week
Select events happening in metro Detroit this week. Submit your events to metrotimes.com/calendar. Be sure to check venue websites for COVID-19 policies. Black Women Rock Betty Davis Tribute After a nearly two-year hiatus, the funky fresh collective Black Women Rock is heading back to the stage with a Betty Davis Tribute at the Charles H.…
Men at Work frontman Colin Hay is still at work
Look at any summer tour schedule, and you’ll find plenty of bands and solo artists that are essentially living off of their past. They fill big amphitheaters (and even stadiums) even though they haven’t had a hit in decades. Some have even stopped making new albums because they’ve found their audiences just want to hear…
Free Will Astrology (March 23-29)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Carib people from Surinam quote their mysterious Snake Spirit as follows: “I am the force of the spirit of the lightning eel, the thunder ax, the stone. I am the force of the firefly; thunder and lightning have I created.” I realize that what I’m about to say may sound…
